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Ortho leg nail s/l Zegal or Zygal nail? - frustrated


Posted: Aug 21, 2011

An older gentleman with a Zegal (?) nail in place for 36 years.  Any help?

Found it - Zickel nail. Thanks anyway! - frustrated no more

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